27 Senior Government officials dismissed

A total number of 27 senior officials of the Gambia government have been dismissed from their positions with immediate effect by the President Jammeh, according to an announcement aired over GRTS television in its 10pm news on Tuesday, 5 July 2016.

According to the press release from the Office of the President, these officials are being accused of fraudulently auctioning Gambia government vehicles and other unspecific items, adding that they are currently under investigation. However charges are yet to be brought against them.